NHS

Band 4 Nursing Associate


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Pay27,485.00 - 30,162.00 / year
LocationBedford/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9363-26-0172?language=en&page=7&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Would you be interested in a career within the NHS as a Band 4 Nursing Associate, part or full time, in the community nursing team? Are you passionate about providing a patient centered support service and want to deliver excellent and compassionate care to people over the age of 18 that live in Bedfordshire?

      Main duties of the job

      We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent communication, IT literate and problem solving skills alongside a passion for patient centered care. You will work corporately within our Primary Care Team and will be supporting the Community Nurses in Bedford and the wider MDT to with provide high quality care to housebound residents who live with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.

      About us

      Our Trust is known for offering excellent training, personal development programmes, supportive coaching and competency frameworks; to enhance skills and career development which meet the goals and aspirations of the individual. Nursing Associates are encouraged to apply to support the delivery of quality community care.

      Details

      Date posted

      13 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 4

      Salary

      £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      363-CHB7708996

      Job locations

      Twinwoods

      Milton Road

      Clapham, Bedford

      MK41 6AT


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

      A full induction programme will be provided.

      The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

      A full induction programme will be provided.

      The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

      Person Specification

      Other

      Essential

      • Car Driver
      • Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
      • Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
      • Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
      • Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity

      Education/ Qualification/ Training

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Nursing Associate
      • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
      • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Community experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Work experience relevant to the post
      • Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
      • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
      • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
      • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
      • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

      Knowledge and Skills

      Essential

      • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
      • Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
      • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
      • Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
      • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
      • Good verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
      Person Specification

      Other

      Essential

      • Car Driver
      • Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
      • Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
      • Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
      • Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity

      Education/ Qualification/ Training

      Essential

      • NMC Registered Nursing Associate
      • Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
      • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Community experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Work experience relevant to the post
      • Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
      • Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
      • Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
      • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
      • Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

      Knowledge and Skills

      Essential

      • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
      • Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
      • Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
      • Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
      • Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
      • Good verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      East London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Twinwoods

      Milton Road

      Clapham, Bedford

      MK41 6AT


      Employer's website

      https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      East London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Twinwoods

      Milton Road

      Clapham, Bedford

      MK41 6AT


      Employer's website

      https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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